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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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